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Landcorp is establishing an advisory group of environmental experts.

Landcorp chief executive Steven Carden says while the company has taken a hit in its profit this year due to the downturn in the dairy industry, it has done a lot to control costs and increase production.

Lancorp chief Steven Carden says NZ has a limited capacity to just keep producing more product; only added value will increase the revenue from primary exports. 

Landcorp's profit has taken a massive hit in the past year mainly because of the downturn in the dairy industry. 

The Hound reckons the old adage ‘would you buy a used car off this man?’ should be applied when dealing with spin doctors and the companies they are promoting.

Landcorp Chief executive Steven Carden says its further development of dairy farms in the central North Island is under review. 

Labour spokesman on primary industries, Damien O’Connor says while the dairy developments at Taupo are impressive it’s important the Crown is not exposed to major debt such as that of Solid Energy.

A former head of state-owned farmer, Landcorp, says the only way the government can extract more money from the company is to sell some farms.

Farm like dad or the uncles used to farm during a low payout year, advises Chris Kelly, former Landcorp chief executive for 12 years.

Maori business leader Traci Houpapa has been appointed chair of Landcorp Farming. She has acted in the position since May last year.